Texas A&M
Coach: Kevin Sumlin, fifth season (36-16 at Texas A&M, 71-33 overall).
Last year: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in the SEC (T-5th in the West). Lost to Louisville 27-21 in the Music CIty Bowl.
Best case scenario: Quarterback transfer Trevor Knight regains the form he had two years ago when he led Oklahoma to a big upset win over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl and Kevin Sumlin’s down-field passing offense comes back to life, making the Aggies a dangerous threat again in the West. Opening SEC play with wins over Auburn and Arkansas would put the Aggies on track against a schedule that is favorable with home games against Tennessee, Ole Miss and LSU.